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Title: (*Completed with thanks*)John Hutchison-Watermill Accident March 1851.
Post by: kall on Saturday 24 June 17 13:14 BST (UK)

Does anyone have access to and could look up a newspaper article for me please.
It was in the Dumfries and Galloway Standard on 19 Mar 1851.
Many thanks
Karen

Title: Re:John Hutchison-Watermill Accident March 1851
Post by: JJen on Saturday 24 June 17 14:26 BST (UK)

On Monday last an accident occurred at the bone mill attached to the corn mill at Barhill owned by Mr Carseswell resulting in the death of John Hutchinson, millwright, native of Thorthorwald. Deceased had been repairing the machinery and set it in motion to see if it was alright. While adjusting a screw nut he was caught by the teeth of a wheel and his right arm was taken off. His ribs and collar bone were also broken. The accident happened at 1pm, John Hutchinson died at 10pm.

Oh dear, what a gruesome death.

JJ

Title: Re: John Hutchison-Watermill Accident March 1851
Post by: kall on Saturday 24 June 17 14:29 BST (UK)

Thanks JJ
Yes agree...was a horrible accident. John was my 4th great uncle....very sad
Karen